St. Rose of Lima Parish 9 Jamieson Dr. Fall River, NS B2T 1E5 Office Phone: (902) 860-0475 Fax: (902)861-2576 Web Page ~ www.strose.ca Office email: [email protected] Pastor: The Very Rev. Duncan MacMaster Phone: (902) 861-2972 Deacon: Rev. Dr. Chris Coffin [email protected] Phone: (902) 864-1834 Secretary: Cheryl Delaney Mon-Fri. 9am - 12 Noon Donations & Accounts: Phyllis Yhard Thurs. & Fri. 9am-3pm [email protected] Catechetics: Susannah Daines, DRE (902) 576-3027 email: [email protected] Marriage: contact Fr. Duncan MacMaster Baptism: contact Parish Office Parish Council Chair: Shannon McDonald Email: [email protected] Sac. of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:00-3:50pm, or by request Catechetics Advent Penitential Service Advent Penitential Service Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 pm Christmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Masses: 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm Christmas Day 10:00 am Solemnity of Mary, New Year’s Eve 6:00 pm Keep Christ in Christmas: we would like to extend an invitation to all Parishioners and Churches to join with them in celebrating the Birth of Christ with song, readings and fellowship. Date/Time: 14 December 2014 (Sunday) 6:00 pm, St. Rose of Lima Church. This will be followed by a get together with hot/cold beverages and sweets. Please come and join us to celebrate this wonderful season. 10:00 am Church Decorating, will be held on December 21st at 1:00 pm. All are welcome and needed to help make our church beautiful for the coming Christmas Season. December 1—5th inclusive The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will again assist Hand in Hand in their outreach program. There will be an Angel Tree at the back of the church on the weekends of Nov 29/30 & Dec 06/07. Please take a tag from the tree and return your unwrapped gift to the tree on or before Dec 07." Thank you & God Bless" 2015 CWL dues are now due, any questions please call Ann Landry at 902-806-3505. Dues can be dropped off in the collection basket with CWL on the envelope Attn: Ann Landry Beacon House - Dec. 20 is St. Rose of Lima Day 1st Sunday of Advent at Beacon House. If you can help out on this day, please contact Penny Francis at 902-861-1629. Below is the Top Ten list of items needed in Dec.. Canned Corn , Chicken Noodle Soup, Peanut Butter, Cheese Spread , Cereal, Instant oatmeal, Tuna, Ham, Fruit cups ( Individual sizes), Pudding ( Individual sizes) . Advent is upon us! As a family, make an effort to set aside time for prayer and reflection. Included in this week’s bulletin is an Advent Calendar with new things for your family to do each day as you prepare for the arrival of baby Jesus. Tired of the same old Advent Calendars? Check out this free, printable calendar with interactive characters and tons of activities already planned for you and your family. Simple, easy, fun and unique! http://www.thrivingfamily.ca/advent RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES Solemnity of Mary, New Year’s Day The Knights of Columbus are selling freshly cut Lord’s Day Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am Repose of Reta Christian NO Weekday Masses FAMILY ADVENT RESOURCES trees Christmas at the Glebe Lot. All trees are $30.00 and of very good quality. The tree lot hours are: Mon. to Thurs. 3pm -6pm Fri. 3pm- 8pm Sat./Sun. 10am-7pm Santa will be visiting the lot on Sun. Dec. 7 and all who purchase a tree will be entered in draw for a turkey on Dec. 14. Christmas Flowers 2014: Would you like to make a donation toward the Christmas flowers in memory of loved ones? In an envelope clearly marked Flowers on the outside, place your name and mailing address, your loved ones names, and your donation: then place the envelope in the regular collection. Beginning with Christmas Eve, the names of your loved ones will be posted in the church entry. Means Pre Authorized Remittance and is a strongly recommended method of contributing to our parish. To make regular donations through P.A.R. please pick up an application form on the entry counter in the church or contact the Parish Office. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES FOR DECEMBER’S SCHEDULE! November 30 - Confirmation Prep (6:30-9:00pm in Mitchell Hall) December 3 - Religious Ed Classes December 10 - NO CLASSES December 13 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation (10 am in the Church) December 14 — Confirmation Prep (6:30-9:00pm in Mitchell Hall) December 17 - Reconciliation Service for Grades 3-9 (6:30pm in Church) NO CLASSES for P-2 —————SEE YOU IN JANUARY!!————- Financial Report Weekly budget Ordinary Revenue needs: $4,230.00 Ordinary Revenue received last week: $3,373.60 # of envelopes received last week: 93 # of parishioners using PAR: 62 Average amount contributed: $21.77 To all Committees and Groups Reminder to contact the office before booking your meeting on the hall calendar to ensure your room is reserved. To reserve the Church you must speak with the office directly. This will avoid conflicts. Thank you.